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Cultural Websites

Ancient Greece

This is a guide with rich information and pictures to Ancient Greece, covering art, architecture, politics, Olympics, geography, history and other topics. The photo gallery with bird's-eye images of Greek art is of note. Contents include maps, biographies and related links, though little in the way of engaging multimedia. The website last updated in 2008, and some links are broken. 

Getty

Getty, an online museum, focuses on the visual arts and serves both general audiences and specialized professionals. Its Research Library is accessible to both on-site and far-away users. The Explore Art part permits you to look through many of the works of art on show. You can also view present or past exhibitions. There are also topics for discussion on many sides of art and art history. 

Library of Congress

The website contains main source materials connecting to the history and culture of the United States. It offers more than 7 million digital artworks from more than 100 historical collections. You can select collections to search and explore teaching and learning ideas with American memory. 

Internet History Sourcebooks Project

The website is wonderful collections of public area and copy-permitted historical texts for educational use. With pages designed specifically to help teachers and students, it contains hundreds of well-organized sources and also includes links to visual and hearing materials, as art and archeology play an important role in the study of ancient history. 

(1) How is Ancient Greece different from other websites?  A. It covers art. B. Its renewal is suspended. C. Its topics include history. D. It contains historical culture.
(2) What can visitors do in the Explore Art part of Getty? 

A View artworks on display. B. Purchase art pieces online. C. Serve the Research Library. D. Join the scientific discussion. 

(3) What do the last two websites have in common?  A. They focus on ancient science. B. They provide teaching materials. C. They deal with American issues. D. They have several hundred pages.
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At The Museum of Modern Art and MoMA PS1, we celebrate creativity, openness, and generosity. We hold many events—both onsite and online—where diverse cultural, artistic, social, and political positions are welcome, to share the most thought-provoking modern and contemporary art, and hope you will enjoy them.

Talking Together About Collaboration (合作)

Monday, June 19, 11:30 a.m.

The Museum of Modern Art

Free with Museum admission

The ongoing Talking Together conversation series provides an opportunity to think deeply about a broad but timely theme. Understanding that art provides connections to each other and the world around us, we will consider this month's theme, "collaboration," through selected works in the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends.

This session is led by Paula Stuttman.

Drawing Is a Way of Thinking

Monday, June 19, 1:30 p.m.

The Museum of Modern Art

Free with Museum admission

The act of drawing allows us to understand an artwork through mark making (微迹创作). Join us in this ongoing series as we explore artworks through drawing and conversation. This week we draw from a selected work in the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg: Among Friends.

This session is led by Paula Stuttman.

Sunset Viewings

Monday, June 19, 8:15 p.m.

MoMA PS1

One of artist James Turrell's celebrated Skyscapes, Meeting is a site-specific installation (现代雕塑装置) that invites viewers to look upwards toward a clear view of the sky. The installation features a multicolored lighting program synchronized (同步) to sunrise and sunset.

When the sunset lighting program falls outside of regular museum hours, MoMA PS1 is hosting special after-hours viewings on Monday evenings. These events have limited capacity and require an advance ticket.

Postwar Art Wore Red

Thursday, June 29, 11:30 a.m.

The Museum of Modern Art

Free with Museum admission

Join us for a lively discussion about the work of artists featured in the exhibition Making Space: Women Artists and Postwar Abstraction, which shines a spotlight on the impressive but still relatively under-recognized achievements of women artists after the end of World War II. This session is led by Tamara Kostianovsky.

(1) What similarity do the first two events share? A. They involve drawing a picture.                B. They start at the same time. C. They involve the same artist.                D. They explore the same theme.
(2) Which of the following offers activities after closing time? A. Talking Together About Collaboration. B. Drawing Is a Way of Thinking. C. Sunset Viewings. D. Postwar Art Wore Red.
(3) Who is in charge of the discussion about female artists? A. James Turrell.           B. Paula Stuttman.    C. Robert Rauschenberg.         D. Tamara Kostianovsky.
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Can you go skiing in China? Yes, of course! At present, there are 770 ski resorts being built in China, and the snowing season can last for 140 days from November to March. Here are the top four ski resorts in China.

Harbin Yabuli Ski Resort

About two and a half hours drive from Harbin downtown, Yabuli Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in China, as well as China's biggest training center for snow activities. It consists of three mountains and boasts the longest alpine (高山的) ski slope in Asia.

·Opening Dates 2022: 12. Nov 2022-mid-March 2023

·Ticket/pass price: 140 yuan/2 hours, 280 yuan/4 hours, 380 yuan/full day, the price will rise on weekends and holidays.

·Suitable for: beginners, intermediates, experts

Beidahu Ski Resort

Only 33 miles away from the downtown of Jilin City, Beidahu Ski Resort is an important skiing center for both sportsmen and ski lovers. There are 26 ski runs in the resort with a total length of 48km.

·Opening Dates 2022: 12. Nov 2022-mid-Mar 2023

·Ticket/pass price: depending on your skiing hours, usually from CNY 190 (for 4 hours) to CNY 230 (for one day). The price will rise during weekends and holidays.

·Suitable for: intermediates and experts

Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort

Among the original forest of Changbaishan Mountains Nature Reserve, Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort is a great place to go skiing with beautiful natural scenery. It has great snow quality which is close to that of France and North Italy.

·Opening Dates 2022: 15. Nov 2022-mid-Mar 2023

·Ticket/pass price: CNY 300-CNY780

·Suitable for: intermediates and experts

Songhua Lake Ski Resort

Songhua Lake Ski Resort, located in Fengman Economic Zone, Jilin, is famous as an urban ski resort in China, and is just 19 kilometers away from the city center. Songhua Lake Ski Resort occupies a total of 175 sq. m skiing area, which has a capacity of 8, 000 for skiing.

·Opening Dates 2022: 12. Nov 2022-mid-Mar 2023

·Ticket/pass price: from CNY470

·Suitable for: all ages skiers and families with young kids

(1) What do we know about Harbin Yabuli Ski Resort? A. It is suitable for all ages skiers. B. It is located in an economic zone. C. It is surrounded by the original forest. D. It is larger than other ski resorts in our country.
(2) What is special about Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort? A. Its opening dates. B. Its great snow quality. C. Its low ticket price. D. Its satisfactory service.
(3) Which ski resort should Mr. and Mrs. Smith go to if they want to take their children with them? A. Harbin Yabuli Ski Resort. B. Beidahu Ski Resort. C. Wanda Changbaishan International Ski Resort. D. Songhua Lake Ski Resort.
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So many stories, so little time. Our favorite book clubs for kids in New York City will ensure that they read the coolest picks on the best-seller list!

☆Books Are Magic

Emma Straub's literary oasis in Cobble Hill welcomes readers of all ages. The author runs the store with her husband Michael. The shop offers Monthly Magic Book Subscriptions where your child will receive a monthly new release in the mail! There are categories for picture books, books for middle school children, and young adult books. If you are interested in this book club, visit www. booksaremagic. net.

☆Thalia Kids Book Club

Kids interact with best-selling authors and participate in writing workshops around the city thanks to Thalia Kids Book Club. In the past, campers have met with big names like Norton Juster and Rebecca Stead. The 2022 campers met virtually due to the pandemic. Leam more about the events at www. symphonyspace. org .

☆Astoria Bookshop

Astoria Bookshop will give young readers one fantasy novel at a time. Although the shop's YA Book Club focuses on literature intended for those 12 and up, all ages are invited. In the past, the readers have tackled popular novels. Expect romance and mysticism with this one! The shop is currently evaluating each book club's scheduled meeting. Keep an eye on their social media events calendar to find a date. Learn more by emailing christian@astoriabookshop. Com.

☆The Center for Fiction

In an effort to add a personal touch to reading, this space in Downtown Brooklyn offers its book club for schools in the area—completely free of charge. KidsRead invites NYC students to discuss the authors they've been reading in class and learn about the stories and interact with others in a welcome environment. Learn more by emailing allison@centerforfiction. org.

(1) How can a reader get more information about monthly new books in a book club? A. By visiting view, symphonyspace. org. B. By visiting www. booksaremagic. net. C. By emailing allison@centerforfiction. org. D. By emailing christian@astoriabookshop. com.
(2) Which book club can a kid join to communicate with best-selling authors? A. Astoria Bookshop. B. Books Are Magic. C. Thalia Kids Book Club. D. The Center for Fiction.
(3) Which event invites students of the whole city to discuss authors? A. KidsRead. B. YA Book Club. C. Writing workshops. D. Monthly Magic Book Subscriptions.
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